Pa. driver's licenses still good enough to gain entry to federal facilities

Pennsylvanians will continue to be able to access federal facilities using their regular driver's license or other forms of identification through July 10.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security granted Pennsylvania a month-and-a-half grace period while it reviews the state's request for an extension through Oct. 1, 2020, when the federal REAL ID regulations takes effect.

There is no enforcement of the REAL ID law for commercial air travel until January 22, 2018.

Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation last month that allows Pennsylvania to begin working on implementing a REAL ID-compliant driver's license and identification card for residents who choose to buy them. Those cards with enhanced security upgrades are expected to be available in 2019.

*This post has been updated to correct the date when the grace period ends.